How Security Keys work (2FA explained!)

Naomi Brockwell TV November 20, 2022
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Out now NBTV’s new Ebook - Beginner’s Introduction to Privacy - available at: https://amzn.to/3hCGEmk For most people, a weak password is all that’s standing between your digital life and a hacker, and if that password is ever cracked, or leaked, you’re in big trouble. Security keys are one of the best ways to protect your accounts. They’re incredibly convenient, easy to use, and provide the best kind of multi-factor authentication. In this video we’re going to explain how security keys work, and show you how to choose one that’s right for you. We dive specifically into Yubico "Yubikeys" and other products in this video, and will look at open source alternatives in future videos! 00:00 Intro 00:33 2FA and Multifactor Authentication 03:13 TOTP and Authenticator Apps 05:38 What is a Security Key 09:03 How To Use a Security Key 10:18 Understanding Security Key 2FA 12:04 Security Key Models 15:18 Important Tips 17:04 If Security Keys Are Not Accepted 18:10 Outro More and more websites support security key 2fa. If you want the best chance of fighting off phishing attacks, you absolutely need one of these protecting your accounts. Brought to you by NBTV members: Lee, Reuben Yap, Sam Ettaro, Will Sandoval, and Naomi Brockwell. To support NBTV, visit: https://www.nbtv.media/support (tax-deductible in the US) Visit our shop! https://Shop.NBTV.media Our eBook "Beginner's Introduction To Privacy: https://amzn.to/3WDSfku Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice. Visit the NBTV website: https://nbtv.media Watch this video on Odysee! https://open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Security-keys:3 ________________________________________________________________________ Here are a bunch of products I like and use. Using these links helps support the channel and future videos! Recommended Books: Beginner's Introduction To Privacy - Naomi Brockwell https://amzn.to/3WDSfku Permanent Record - Edward Snowden https://amzn.to/305negc What has the government done to our money - Rothbard https://amzn.to/2KMzmcu Extreme Privacy - Michael Bazzel (The best privacy book I've ever read) https://amzn.to/4jrseiS Digital version: https://inteltechniques.com/book7.html (non affiliate link) No Place to Hide: Edward Snowden, the NSA, and the U.S. Surveillance State - Glenn Greenwald https://amzn.to/2UQmJ4m Some of my favorite products to help protect your privacy! Brave browser: https://brave.com/nao076 Faraday bag (signal stopping, to protect your fob, credit card, computer, and phone) https://amzn.to/3z02UiF Data Blocker (if you're charging your phone in an unknown port, use this so that no data is transferred) https://amzn.to/2SVh0J2 Camera tape (electrical tape is the best tape for covering phone and computer cameras) https://amzn.to/3Xn8xBn USB-C to ethernet adapter: https://amzn.to/2lOVBoy Privacy Screens (use your phone and computer in public? Keep your information safe!) Computer: (Search for the size right for your computer) MacBook Air 13" https://amzn.to/3VQvpZ7 HP/Dell/Acer/Asus/Lenovo 15.6" https://amzn.to/3KK1Oda Lenovo Thinkpad/HP Elitebook/Dell 14" https://amzn.to/4enT2zq Phone: (Search for the size for your phone, decide whether you want glass or plastic!) Galaxy s24 - https://amzn.to/3VGgb8H iPhone 15 - https://amzn.to/45vCd1h Pixel 8 - https://amzn.to/3KFDuJF